Research Assistant - Nairobi at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting up laboratory study assays, reporting and troubleshooting assays.
• Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms and specimen.
• Receiving and collecting, labelling and registering patient specimen.
• Preparing and making laboratory orders for reagents.
• Maintaining equipment and reagent inventories for the study
• Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of study apparatus.
• Documenting and reporting study results.
• Processing the specimen according to the specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Oversee sample storage and shipping processes including Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs).
• Planning for field trips for the study as required.
• Preparing and presenting scientific findings of the study as required.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Medical Microbiology OR Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
• Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) or any other recognized regulatory body.    Mandatory
• Proficiency in phlebotomy procedures.    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application.    Mandatory
• Demonstrated work performance and results oriented.    Mandatory
•  At least three years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research setting is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
• Experiencing working with arboviruses and other related viruses is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
• Analytical Skills    Mandatory
• Communication skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Team player    Mandatory